Vegan Comfort Food: Sweet Potato Cakes!

Growing up, I knew we were in for a treat when my mother made potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes. She had to hide them because they’d be gone in a nanosecond if she didn’t.

I often made them for my own children, and at family gatherings someone always requests them, so this past weekend I made these traditional cakes and posted them on my Facebook page. It drew out a slew of Italian friends who remembered them fondly from their own childhood and started a wave of nostalgia.

I promised to try making them with sweet potatoes so that those of us who only indulge in potatoes once in a while (or not at all) could still enjoy these special treats.

Since sweet potatoes are far moister than regular potatoes, eggs weren’t necessary, which means they’re also vegan. I did, however, have to add plenty of breadcrumbs so that they’d hold their shape. With the addition of nutritional yeast, these cakes are genius.

They’re great eaten cold, right out of the fridge, and you can make them ahead to bring to a backyard barbecue or picnic. Enjoy and share these with family and friends.

Ingredients

Makes about 9 cakes

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in wedges or similar size pieces

1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs + more for dredging

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast

1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup flat Italian parsley, stems removed and chopped

1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil (or whichever oil you prefer)

Season with salt and pepper

Directions

Boil the potatoes until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, mash and refrigerate until cool.

Add the breadcrumbs in portions. You want to add enough to make the sweet potatoes easy to handle and form into a cake. I had a little over 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes and used 1 cup of breadcrumbs to reach the right consistency.

Season with salt and pepper and add nutritional yeast, garlic and parsley. Form into cakes. (I used 1/3 cup of this mixture to form each oval shaped cake. I then flattened the bottoms and tops so they would get an even, crunchy surface when pan frying.) Dredge in additional breadcrumbs and set aside.

Place a skillet (one with a flat bottom) over medium/high heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the pan. Heat until hot but not smoking.

Working in 2 batches, place 4 or 5 cakes into the hot oil and cook until golden and crispy, leaving them undisturbed until ready to flip — about 2-3 minutes on each side.

Drain on paper towels. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.

Q: What Are Some Natural Sweet Treats (Junk Foods) I can Consume? Under free will you can consume what you like, but healthier products are best. You will find plenty of "healthier" snack, treat, and junk foods at good health food stores such as Whole Foods Market, PCC Natural Food Stores, Erewhon, Trader Joes, Natural Grocers, New Frontiers, etc. Just make sure to abstain from salt, sugar, and other harmful chemicals in the products you buy. We list many companies of alternative foods and products (and their website addresses) in our ALTERNATIVE DIET AND LIFESTYLES MANUAL.

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A:

The best way to find out is have your father (or someone on his behalf) to schedule a health consultation so we can get at the root of the problem. While there could be a host of things causing
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A:

Stay RAW while removing the parasites! If you stay mostly RAW, then on a few days you can engage yourself in some of the foods you mention below (maybe once a week)! But RAW is best! Apple Cider
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A:

Total Male Cleanse and STD-Rid
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A:

Stevia is one of the few sweeteners (along with Agave and Grade B Maple Syrup) that are allowed.

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A:

After the FULL BODY DETOX, please perform the 10-DAY SUPREME CANDIDA CLEANSE. No commercial brand salad dressings (unless you use Anne's, Follow Your Heart, etc.
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Under free will you can consume what you like, but healthier products are best. You will find plenty of "healthier" snack, treat, and junk foods at good health food stores such as Whole Foods
Market, PCC Natural Food Stores, Erewhon, Trader Joes, Natural Grocers, New Frontiers, etc. Just make sure to abstain from salt, sugar, and other harmful chemicals in the products you buy. We list
many companies of alternative foods and products (and their website addresses) in our ALTERNATIVE DIET AND
LIFESTYLES MANUAL. Recommended: ALTERNATIVE DIET AND LIFESTYLES MANUAL

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A:

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A:

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Q: Hi Dherbs.com, My question is regarding fibroids. I have been told I have had fibroids about the size of someone 3 months pregnant. I have been told there are two in clusters. They gave me the diameters, but I don't have that information at this time. My OB/GYN has told me he believes it is causing me to be slightly anemic. I have been trying some remedies on my own like more exercise and a change in diet. My primary physician does not recommend surgery she has me taking iron ferrous sulfate supplements twice per day to help with my iron count. It seems to be helping. The only problem I have with taking the iron supplements is that it sometimes causes constipation and I am normally pretty regular. I usually eliminate 2 times per day sometimes 3. My OB/GYN on the other hand keeps pushing for me to having surgery. They had me take BC pills, however I took myself off of them because they made me sick. I took them only for 6 months. I'm 45 and have never taken BC pills ever and I don't want to start now. I've never been pregnant. I flow heavy on my 2nd and 3rd day heavy and after that it is manageable. My cycle has improved however I want to reduce the flow on those days if possible and of course dissolve the fibroid if at all possible. Doctors tell me they won't go away unless removed. I used to be on my cycle for 7 days and 4 of those days were heavy. Now I'm normally on for 4 days and only the 2nd and 3rd day are heavy. I know that as I reach menopause they may shrink in size, however I'm still always off from that. I eat no red meat however I do eat fish and poultry. I eat a pretty good balance of vegetables and fruits, mostly raw and steamed. I drink lactaid milk. I don't eat much dairy except cheese and eggs occasionally. I do have a weakness, I love potato chips. I know this is not good. I can feel the fibroid get bigger when I eat them. When I stop for a period of time it decreases in size. At least I feel like it does. I'm not a sugar craver, however during the week before my cycle I'll crave sweets. I usually resist. I feel it's my diet that has caused the fibroids as well as every female in my family has had a hysterectomy due to fibroids. I think it is also hereditary as well. Whatever the case I'd like to know what regimen can you put me on that will help me? The goal is to reduce or dissolve the size of the fibroid so it is not affecting my iron level. I'm also starting to see my abdomen get bigger when I've always had a flat stomach. Perhaps this is me just getting older, however I think it's the fibroids. Constant low levels over time can't be good. I hope I have provided you enough information to give me your recommendation. If not please feel free to e-mail me for any additional information you need. I'm looking for a natural cure. Outside of this condition I'm in very good health. No problem with weight, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. I'm pretty athletic and active as well. Please advise. I look forward to your recommendation. Also, how much per month will these products cost and how many months do the kits last? How do you recommend I buy them? By kit or individual? Thank you for your time!

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Greetings! Because this is common amongst people, we already have an article on the subject written. Please read our "FEVER" article as
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A:

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Q: Greetings, I wanted to let you know that I have been taking your prenatal vitamins, and they work great! I am expecting in December, and I am still nursing my one year old. Without the herbs I would not have the energy. Also, my husband's brother used your detox, and also loved it. I do, however, have a question for you. I was reading your article on Candida Yeast Infections and came across something very interesting, intertrigo. I believe this is what my daughter has in the folds of her arms. You told me to use shea butter some time back, and it works but the problem has never gone away completely. I believe the problem is internal. I believe we all, my husband, daughter and myself have some form of this yeast problem. I'm taking her to the pediatrician tomorrow, but you and I both know how that's going to end up. Any suggestions?

A:

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